Designer at Automattic.
Based in Milan, Italy.
Henrique Iamarino
@henrique@iamarino.com
Theme designer at Automattic. I write about design, technology, and classical ideas at iamarino.com.
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Interviewing the Dictator: The Ides of March by Caesar himself
The date marks Caesar’s infamous assassination, but what if we could dive into the motives behind his downfall? With AI, I ‘interviewed’ Caesar himself in the voice of Ciarán Hinds, HBO’s Rome Dictator.
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How Localization Transformed Dinosaurs for Brazilian Audiences
Found in translation, a brilliant show localization turned a clever but subtle critique into a cultural phenomenon. This case highlights how adaptation isn’t just about shaping words but experiences.
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Unexpected Mentors and The Stories Behind Who I Became
A discovery reconnected me with childhood influences and made me think about how our identities are formed from the people and stories that capture our imagination.
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The Split Personality of March: War, Rabbits, and Weather Whiplash
In Brazil, the year starts in March. In Italy, March can’t decide on the weather. In ancient Rome, it kicked off war season. Can we learn something else from March?
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WordPress Theme Design Beyond Templates
WordPress themes are evolving beyond static templates, embracing a more flexible, user-driven approach. In my latest article for Automattic Design, I explore how we are shaping the future of theme design.
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Saint-Vincent, Courmayeur, and the Skyway Monte Bianco
A weekend trip to Valle d’Aosta was an excellent choice to escape the sadness of a weekend without her.
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Beyond Instagram Quotes: Finding Purpose in Ancient Philosophy
After sharing Stoicism online, I withdrew when I saw the philosophy co-opted for ideological purposes. Now, I’m back to review its principles and mine.
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A Powerful, Delicate Singer and a Mouse Make Fuss in Sanremo Music Festival
At Italy’s biggest music festival, Sanremo, one artist celebrates gentleness amid a global surge of toxic masculinity.
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Learning to Dance with AI: A Personal Roadmap
As AI reshapes creative work, I chose adaptation over resistance. Here’s how I’m building a productive partnership with AI tools across writing and design, turning potential disruption into opportunity.
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The Last Walk: A Farewell to My Faithful Companion
‘Life changes,’ my friend said over casual conversation. Days later, those words echoed as I faced the hardest goodbye – to the dog who shaped fourteen years of my life’s most significant moments.
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On Writing More and Better: A Personal Challenge to Build the Habit
A journey through writing, physical therapy, Virgil, and the art of persistence.
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